It wouldn’t be fair not to mention some of the challenges that could come along with retiring in Thailand. One of them would be transportation. Depending on what area you are in, you might not have the access to well-maintained roads that you are used to.

Travel to other regions is often by long-haul bus. This could be uncomfortable for some retirees. You may also need to be more careful about food and sanitary conditions.  Health care  could be another issue if you are in a more remote area. But the main cities have access to well-trained medical professionals.

It will be about balancing the cost and pace of life with your access to amenities that you want during your retirement. You would need to weigh the pros mentioned above with these issues that could make life more challenging.